Family Social Action Events

Service Learning Outside of School

The Hannah Senesh Parent Association provides a number of opportunities throughout the school year for families to dedicate time and effort to the community. Get involved! Look below to find out about upcoming social action events. Families will get more details via email. If you have questions, please contact PA Social Action Co-Chair Rachel Abel at rachelmabel@gmail.com or Cindy Greenberg at greenberg@werepair.org.

SAVE THE DATES FOR UPCOMING SOCIAL ACTION FAMILY EVENTS

3rd grade Repair the World/CAMBA Food Justice ProgramWhen: Sunday, 3/17 from 12-2 PMWhere: Hannah SeneshWhat: Third graders and their families will be packaging supplies for neighbors in need and learning about homelessness in our city. Repair the World NYC’s partner, CAMBA works with people experiencing homelessness every day to provides supplies and services. At this program, we’ll be assembling kits for people who live in shelters or sleep on the streets, will take part in hands-on learning activities to explore the issue, and will make family action plans to continue engaging with community members in need.

2nd Grade visit to Cobble Hill Health Center

When: Sunday, 3/31 from 10:30-11:30 AM

Where: Cobble Hill Health Center, 380 Henry Street

What: Join your children in visiting seniors in our community. They have been forging relationships all year long with residents of CHHC and will now have the opportunity to bring parents and siblings along to visit and display their talents with singing, playing music and entertainment.

4th and 5th Grade KEEN Event

When:Sunday, 4/7 from 10-11:45

Where: Senesh GymWhat: In line with the social action theme of Kavod L’Zolat (respecting others), save the date for a special event with KEEN- an NYC organization that provides non-competitive physical activities for youth with special needs. Along with parents, students will be paired with a child and have the opportunity to engage in non-competitive physical activities and crafts led by KEEN coaches.

1st Grade Family Gardening

When: Sunday, 5/19 from 10-12PM

Where: Senesh

What: Join our resident horticulturalist, Anne Lilly, and participate in beautifying Senesh for Spring. Families will garden in the front and back gardens of the school as well as participate in a learning and craft activity connected to Shmirat Ha’adamah (Taking Care of the Earth).